In Qatari territory, specifically in Doha, with the Real Madrid team set to face the Mexicans of Pachuca FC in the Intercontinental Club Cup final, Kylian Mbappé surprised the medical staff on Tuesday.

Real Madrid will attempt to secure a second trophy this season after winning the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday. Arriving in Qatar on Monday night after a delay caused by an aircraft malfunction, Carlo Ancelotti’s squad will have one final training session on Tuesday evening before taking on the Mexicans of Pachuca FC at Lusail Stadium. Familiar with this iconic venue, which hosted the 2022 World Cup final, Kylian Mbappé, included in the squad despite uncertainties about his fitness, is eager to play.

Mbappé’s declaration to the medical staff

Having sustained a thigh injury last week in the Champions League against Atalanta Bergamo, the French forward was initially deemed doubtful for the final. However, as reported by Marca on Sunday, Kylian Mbappé worked tirelessly with his doctor to return to fitness quickly. On Tuesday, José Félix Díaz from the Madrid-based newspaper, closely linked to the club, revealed that the player, soon to turn 26, approached the medical staff to inform them that he is 100% ready to play against Pachuca FC.

According to the latest updates, nothing has been decided yet, as the final decision will be made after the team’s last training session later today. It must be noted that KM9 is known for his swift comebacks from injury. However, given the considerable risk of a relapse, it would be wise for Carlo Ancelotti to make the right decision. While the clash against the Mexicans is a final, the presence of Vinicius and Rodrygo—who both impressed in their fiery performance against Rayo Vallecano—means Mbappé might start on the bench.

To sum up, it’s clear that all is well for the former PSG star, who has already recovered from his injury. He will be crucial for Real Madrid, who face an important match against Sevilla FC next weekend before the break for the end-of-year festivities.